A popular swimming waterhole and walking track has been closed by an Aboriginal group, prompting a community uproar. Proper Good Vibes Pty Ltd has closed the gate on a public road which leads to the watering hole Cameron's Pocket in the Eungella National Park near Mackay in central Queensland. A sign explaining the closure of the public road was placed …
In the tiny New South Wales town of Bourke, where crime was crippling, a bold experiment turned a community around and saved hundreds of young people from a lifetime of contact with the justice system. Key points: More than 100 residents attended a community meeting on justice reinvestment in Katherine Rates of robberies and break-ins have increased over the last …
A Queensland community already reeling from heartbreak has been dealt another blow, with the council handing down its final decision to paint over a mural for a teenager killed in a traffic crash. Key points: The Mackay Regional Council has voted to paint over a mural commemorating a teen killed in a traffic crash Councillors say the art did not …
Asia-Pacific countries’ rush to slam borders shut over the new variant raises questions about the end goal. Hwaseong, South Korea – The rush by Asia-Pacific countries to slam borders shut in response to the Omicron variant raises a sobering question: What if harsh restrictions like travel bans never truly end? Those parts of the world, especially those that have been …
Canadian conservatives will reveal Sunday their pick for a new leader and main contender to challenge liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in possible snap elections. Four candidates vied to replace outgoing Andrew Scheer, including two former ministers, the first Seventh-day Adventist ever to be elected to parliament, and an outsider seeking to become the first black woman to lead a …
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